Immigrant Family Liaison

Specialists

Links

Asian Counseling and Referral ServiceAsian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization offering a broad array of human services and behavioral health programs to Asian Pacific Americans in King County. ACRS is the largest multiservice organization serving all the different Asian Pacific American communities - immigrants, refugees and American born - in the Pacific Northwest.

Community Resources

January 25, 2013

Casa LatinaCasa Latina connects Latino immigrants new to the area with education and employment opportunities, empowering them to participate in the economy and democracy of this country.

Ethiopian Community Mutual AssociationECMA helps bridge the gap created by language and culture barriers, which often prevents Ethiopian immigrants and refugees access to basic government services, such as health care, education, and housing. They promote and strive to instill social and cultural identity and values to Ethiopian youth through cultural gathering, sports and recreation activities.

Community Resources

January 31, 2013

Office of the Education OmbudsmanThe Office of the Education Ombudsman (OEO) helps solve conflict and problems between Washington families and elementary and secondary public schools. We are part of the Governorâs Office and function independently from the public school system.
OEO advocates for fair processes for students in public schools. Our vision is that Washington state students, families, and educators become empowered partners in a fair, equitable public education system that is responsive and accountable to all. Our mission is to promote equity in education and support the ability of elementary and secondary students to fully participate and benefit from public education in the State of Washington.
OEO is the first Ombudsman Office of this kind in the nation. Our services are conducted over the telephone and are free and confidential. As impartial third parties, we provide information, consultation, coaching, and facilitation services.
The Office of the Education Ombudsman (OEO) contributes to quality public education, the closing of the achievement gap and helps students stay in school.

Government Services

January 25, 2013

Seattle Human Services DepartmentThey are partners with many agencies across the city to provide culturally relevant assistance to immigrant and refugee families, and to address the special needs and challenges faced by this community. In addition, we are participating in the Cityâs Immigrants and Refugees Initiative, which aims to strengthen how City government serves immigrant and refugee communities living in Seattle. Pages are translated into 28 different languages.

Government Services

February 9, 2013

The Center for Human ServicesThe Center for Human Services has two different family center sites in the Shoreline area, one at Ballinger Homes and one in the center of Shoreline. Please click here for more information on after school and community activities at CHS.

Community Resources

February 6, 2013

Washington State High School Graduation RequirementsWithin these pages, families, students and educators can learn more about each of the new requirement for high school graduation, including what each requirement is designed to do and how students will be supported. Pages can be translated into target languages.